College
- Center City Campus
- College of Health Professions
Degree Earned
- Bachelor of Science
Program Type
- On Campus
Contact Information
Curriculum
The curriculum for Cytotechnology & Cell Sciences varies based on the program option you choose.
3+2 Entry-Level Master's Partnership Program
A two-year Bachelor of Science and Master of Science program that occurs after a student has taken three years at a partner institution. Students must apply during their senior year of high school.
Total Credit Requirements
| Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Credits Required for Admission | 82 |
| Undergraduate Phase Credits | 40 |
| Graduate Phase Credits | Minimum of 30 |
| Total Credits for BS/MS in Cytotechnology/Cell Sciences (3+2 option) | 153-156 |
Year One (Undergraduate Phase)
Fall Semester (21 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 301 Molecular Biology | 3 |
| HUMN 315 Methods of Effective Thinking |
3 |
| LS 311 Functional Histology | 2 |
| CT 301 Principles of Cell Analysis | 2 |
| CT 311 Cytopathology I |
5 |
| CT 312 Cytopathology I Laboratory | 3 |
| MT 331 Immunology | 3 |
Spring Semester (19 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 540 Current Research in the Biosciences | 3 |
| LS 310 Molecular Laboratory Techniques | 2 |
| CT 310 Cytological and Surgical Pathology Techniques |
2 |
| LS 426 Flow Cytometry I | 2 |
| LS 427 Flow Cytometry II | 2 |
| CT 315 Cytopathology II |
4 |
| CT 317 Cytopathology III |
4 |
Year Two (Graduate Phase)
Fall Semester (15-16 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 603 Research Design | 2 |
| LS 640 Methods in Bioscience Education | 3 |
| LS 804 Experimental Research I | 1 |
| CT 812 Practicum I | 3 |
| CT 813 Practicum II | 3 |
| LS 644 Laboratory Education, Administration and Instruction | 3-4 |
Spring Semester (15-16 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management | 3 |
| LS 613 Pathology | 2 |
| CT 525 Cellular, Molecular and Immuno Diagnostics | 3 |
| CT 814 Practicum III | 3 |
| CT 815 Practicum IV | 3 |
| CT 816 Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
LS 803 Contemporary Topics Research -OR- LS 805 Experimental Research II |
2
1 |
Bachelor of Science, Two-Year Option
A two-year Bachelor of Science program.
Total Credit Requirements
| Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Credits Required for Admission | 55 |
| Undergraduate Credits—Year One | 37.5 |
| Undergraduate Credits—Year Two | 31 |
| Total Credits for BS in Cytotechnology and Cell Sciences | 123.5 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester (18 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 301 Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BT 303 Molecular Prep Techniques | 3 |
| LS 311 Functional Histology | 2 |
| CT 301 Principles of Cell Analysis | 2 |
| CT 311 Cytopathology I |
5 |
| CT 312 Cytopathology I Laboratory | 3 |
Spring Semester (14 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 413 Pathology | 2 |
| CT 310 Cytological and Surgical Pathology Techniques |
2 |
| LS 310 Molecular Laboratory Techniques | 2 |
| LS 426 Flow Cytometry I | 2 |
| CT 315 Cytopathology II |
4 |
| CT 317 Cytopathology III |
4 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester (15 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| MT 331 Immunology | 3 |
| CT 412 Cytotechnology Practicum I | 3 |
| CT 413 Cytotechnology Practicum II | 3 |
| HCA 300 Healthcare Delivery in America | 3 |
| LS 498 Elective | 3 |
Spring Semester (16 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 440 Current Research in the Biosciences | 2 |
| CT 414 Cytotechnology Practicum I | 3 |
| CT 415 Cytotechnology Practicum II | 3 |
| CT 416 Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
| CT 325 Cell, Molecular and Immuno Diagnostics | 3 |
| LS 430 Laboratory Standards and Practices | 3 |
| Elective | 2 |
Bachelor of Science, One-Year Option
An accelerated Bachelor of Science program.
Total Credit Requirements
| Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Credits Required for Admission | 70 |
| Credits for Senior Year | 57 |
| Total Credits for BS in Cytotechnology/Cell Sciences (1-year option) | 127 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester (21 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 301 Molecular Biology | 3 |
| HUMN 315 Methods of Effective Thinking | 3 |
| LS 311 Functional Histology | 2 |
| CT 301 Principles of Cell Analysis | 2 |
| CT 311 Cytopathology I |
5 |
| CT 312 Cytopathology I Laboratory |
3 |
| MT 331 Immunology | 3 |
Spring Semester (21 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 413 Pathology | 2 |
| LS 440 Current Research in the Biosciences | 2 |
| LS 310 Molecular Lab Techniques | 2 |
| CT 310 Cytological and Surgical Pathology Techniques |
2 |
| LS 426 Flow Cytometry I | 2 |
| CT 315 Cytopathology II |
4 |
| CT 317 Cytopathology III |
4 |
| CT 325 Cellular, Molecular and Immuno Diagnostics | 3 |
Summer Sessions I & II (15 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| CT 416 Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
| LS 430 Laboratory Standards and Practices | 3 |
| CT 412 Cytotechnology Practicum I | 3 |
| CT 413 Cytotechnology Practicum II | 3 |
| CT 414 Cytotechnology Practicum III | 3 |
| CT 415 Cytotechnology Practicum IV | 3 |
Bachelor of Science & Master of Science
A two-year Bachelor of Science and Master of Science program that occurs after a student has taken three years of specific prerequisite coursework.
Total Credit Requirements
| Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Credits Required for Admission | 82 |
| Undergraduate Phase Credits | 40 |
| Graduate Phase Credits | Minimum of 30 |
| Total Credits for BS/MS in Cytotechnology/Cell Sciences (combined option) | 152 - 154 |
Year One (Undergraduate Phase)
Fall Semester (21 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 301 Molecular Biology | 3 |
| HUMN 315 Methods of Effective Thinking | 3 |
| LS 311 Functional Histology | 2 |
| CT 301 Principles of Cell Analysis | 2 |
| CT 311 Cytopathology I |
5 |
| CT 312 Cytopathology I Laboratory |
3 |
| MT 331 Immunology | 3 |
Spring Semester (19 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 540 Current Research in the Biosciences | 3 |
| LS 310 Molecular Laboratory Techniques | 2 |
| CT 310 Cytological and Surgical Pathology Techniques |
2 |
| LS 426 Flow Cytometry I | 2 |
| LS 427 Flow Cytometry II | 2 |
| CT 315 Cytopathology II |
4 |
| CT 317 Cytopathology III |
4 |
Year Two (Graduate Phase)
Fall Semester (15-16 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 603 Research Design | 2 |
| LS 640 Methods in Bioscience Education | 3 |
| LS 804 Experimental Research I | 1 |
| CT 812 Practicum I | 3 |
| CT 813 Practicum II | 3 |
| LS 644 Laboratory Education, Administration and Instruction | 3-4 |
Spring Semester (15-16 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management | 3 |
| LS 613 Pathology | 2 |
LS 803 Contemporary Topics Research -OR- LA 805 Experimental Research II |
2
1 |
| CT 814 Practicum III | 3 |
| CT 815 Practicum IV | 3 |
| CT 816 Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
| CT 525 Cellular, Molecular and Immuno Diagnostics | 3 |
Master of Science, One-Year Option
A 12-month Master of Science program.
Total Credit Requirements
| Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Total Credits for MS in Cytotechnology/Cell Sciences (accelerated option) | 56 |
Year One
Fall Semester (20 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 501 Molecular Biology | 3 |
| LS 603 Research Design | 2 |
| LS 511 Functional Histology | 2 |
| CT 501 Principles of Cell Analysis | 2 |
| CT 511 Cytopathology I |
5 |
| CT 512 Cytopathology I Laboratory |
3 |
| MT 531 Immunology | 3 |
Spring Semester (19 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 510 Molecular Lab Techniques | 2 |
| CT 510 Cytological and Surgical Pathology Techniques |
2 |
| LS 626 Flow Cytometry I | 2 |
| CT 515 Cytopathology II |
4 |
| CT 517 Cytopathology III |
4 |
| CT 525 Cellular, Molecular and Immuno Diagnostics | 3 |
| LS 613 Pathology | 2 |
Summer Sessions I & II (17 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management | 3 |
| CT 812 Practicum I | 3 |
| CT 813 Practicum II | 3 |
| CT 814 Practicum III | 3 |
| CT 815 Practicum IV | 3 |
| CT 816 Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
| LS 803 Contemporary Topics Research | 2 |
Master of Science, Two-Year Option
A two-year Master of Science program.
Total Credit Requirements
| Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Total Credits for MS in Cytotechnology/Cell Sciences (accelerated option) | Minimum of 56 |
Year One
Fall Semester I (15 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 501 Molecular Biology | 3 |
| LS 603 Research Design | 2 |
| CT 501 Principles of Cell Analysis | 2 |
| CT 511 Cytopathology I |
3 |
| CT 512 Cytopathology I Laboratory |
5 |
Spring Semester I (16 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 613 Pathology | 2 |
| CT 510 Cytological and Surgical Pathology Techniques |
2 |
| CT 515 Cytopathology II |
4 |
| CT 517 Cytopathology III |
4 |
| LS 510 Molecular Lab Techniques | 2 |
| LS 626 Flow Cytometry I | 2 |
Year Two
Fall Semester II (12 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 511 Functional Histology | 2 |
| MT 531 Immunology | 3 |
| CT 812 Practicum I | 3 |
| CT 813 Practicum II | 3 |
| LS 804 Experimental Research I | 1 |
Spring Semester II (13-14 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| CT 525 Cellular, Molecular and Immuno Diagnostics | 3 |
| LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Lab Management | 3 |
| CT 814 Practicum III | 3 |
| CT 815 Practicum IV | 3 |
| CT816 Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
LS 803 Contemporary Topics Research -OR- LS 805 Experimental Research II |
2
1 |
Advanced Master of Science, Two-Year Option
A Master of Science program tailored to each student's unique interests and professional goals. 32-33 graduate credits.
Year One
Fall Semester (7 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 603 Research Design | 2 |
| LS 640 Methods in Bioscience Education | 3 |
| LS 812 Practicum I * | 2 |
Spring Semester (7 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management | 3 |
| LS 613 Pathology | 2 |
| LS 813 Practicum II * | 2 |
Summer Session I and/or II (5 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 814 Practicum III ** | 2 |
| Concentration Elective *** | 3 |
Year Two
Fall Semester (6 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 804 Experimental Research I | 1 |
| LS 815 Practicum IV ** | 2 |
| LS 504 Biochemistry | 3 |
Spring Semester (5-7 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
LS 803 Contemporary Topics Research -OR- LS 805 Experimental Research II |
2
1 |
| Concentration Elective(s) *** | 2-4 |
* Or substitute LS 644 Laboratory Education, Administration and Instruction (3-4 credits).
** Or substitute LS 644 Laboratory Education, Administration and Instruction (3-4 credits), or LS 498 Special Topics in Laboratory Science (3-4 credits).
*** Select a total of 5-7 credits of concentration electives from graduate level courses offered throughout the university. These courses should focus on and reflect contemporary areas of clinical or research laboratory management, administration, and advanced practice. Concentration areas include but are not limited to:
- Management and supervision
- Financial management
- Regulatory and quality management
- Research skills
Advanced Master of Science, One-Year Option
A Master of Science program tailored to each student's unique interests and professional goals. 32-37 graduate credits.
Fall Semester (17-19 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 603 Research Design | 2 |
| LS 640 Methods in Bioscience Education | 3 |
| LS 804 Experimental Research I | 1 |
| LS 812 Practicum I * | 3 |
| LS 813 Practicum II * | 3 |
| LS 504 Biochemistry | 3 |
| Concentration Elective *** | 3 |
* Or substitute LS 644 Laboratory Education, Administration and Instruction (3-4 credits).
** Or substitute LS 644 Laboratory Education, Administration and Instruction (3-4 credits), or LS 498 Special Topics in the Laboratory Sciences (3-4 credits).
*** Select 5-7 credits of concentration electives from graduate level courses offered throughout the university. These courses should focus on and reflect contemporary areas of clinical or research laboratory management, administration, and advanced practice. Concentration areas include but are not limited to:
- Management and supervision
- Financial management
- Regulatory and quality management
- Research skills
Spring Semester (15-18 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management | 3 |
| LS 613 Pathology | 2 |
LS 803 Contemporary Topics Research -OR- LS 805 Experimental Research II |
2
1 |
| LS 814 Practicum III | 3 |
| LS 815 Practicum IV ** | 3 |
| Concentration Elective(s) *** | 2-4 |
* Or substitute LS 644 Laboratory Education, Administration and Instruction (3-4 credits).
** Or substitute LS 644 Laboratory Education, Administration and Instruction (3-4 credits), or LS 498 Special Topics in the Laboratory Sciences (3-4 credits).
*** Select 5-7 credits of concentration electives from graduate level courses offered throughout the university. These courses should focus on and reflect contemporary areas of clinical or research laboratory management, administration, and advanced practice. Concentration areas include but are not limited to:
- Management and supervision
- Financial management
- Regulatory and quality management
- Research skills